Mental health is a state of emotional, psychological, and social well-being. It dictates how people think, feel, and act. In a broader sense, it also determines how a person handles stressful situations, how they make decisions, and how they relate with others. Positive mental health will enable you to make productive contributions to your society,…
As you grow up, some teens may feel uncomfortable or difficult to talk about with your parents. Mental health is one of these difficult conversations. Sometimes you may not even understand the source of your troubling feelings or thoughts. The stigma surrounding mental health disorders can also stop you from seeking help. However, this subject…
The changes and challenges that teens go through during adolescence make them more vulnerable to mental health problems. Good mental health allows your teen to be more productive, perform better in school, and develop fulfilling relationships. It also allows them to adapt to changes in their life and effectively cope with stress. It is, therefore,…
Hormones are the chemical messengers in the human body responsible for maintaining the body’s homeostasis. During puberty, the hypothalamus produces gonadotropin, a hormone that instigates the production of sex, adrenal, and growth hormones. The spike in each of these hormones affects the teenager’s body, moods, emotions, and impulses. Changes in behavior and temperament are normal…
Everyone experiences a form of anxiety at some point in life. It may occur when preparing for an exam, meeting new people, or attending a job interview. Sometimes it can motivate you to work hard and ensure adequate preparation for a task. However, if it gets to a point where intense fear overwhelms and prevents…
Adolescence is a critical stage of transition into adulthood. During this phase, several body changes occur, and teens may display undesirable behaviors. While the emotional, physical, and behavioral changes are regular, parents should watch their children and offer guidance throughout adolescence. Teens can develop mental health issues because of exposure to challenging situations, such as…
Research shows that many adolescents suffer from mental health problems, yet just a handful seek treatment. In most cases, they don’t seek the care and support they need due to the deeply ingrained stigma that surrounds mental health treatment. However, when they don’t get treatment, mental health disorders predispose teenagers to long-standing difficulties and can…
If you often feel sad, unhappy, empty, and hopeless in life, you could be suffering from depression. If you feel detached or have lost interest in activities that excite you, something traumatic could have changed your outlook. While being unhappy is part of life, constant sadness that does not go away may indicate the signs…
An individual with an anxiety disorder may fear events, places, objects, and situations that are not life-threatening. Many teens and adults struggle with this condition, so it is essential to recognize anxiety and promptly find treatment. Stonewater Adolescent Recovery Center can help your teen to overcome the condition through various experiential therapy programs. If you’re…
One of the significant factors that cause problems for teen mental health is a lack of self-confidence. It can significantly affect how teenagers socialize with others and how they feel about themselves. Since confidence in teens can be very unstable, it is vital to manage it effectively. If peer pressure has led to mental health…